Inability to raise left eyebrow. What can be done to treat this? (Photo)

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4 months ago, had an incision closed with internal sutures and glue which healed indented, surgery made under general anesthesia. After surgery, i was unable to raise my eyebrows. Right side had improved a bit, left side showed no improvements so far. What could be the case? + what could be made to help with the indentation?

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. Thank you for posting your photo and questions. I presume the photo here is showing the "indentation"/scar that resulted from surgery. There are a number of things that can help with this, but the best initial option may be a laser resurfacing of the scar. (Sometimes a very small amount of fat grafting is helpful depending on the depth of the scar). The other issue is your description of brow paresis/paralysis. Temporary inability to elevate the eyebrows is fairly common after brow lift surgery, but it usually resolves within days/weeks. With several months of paralysis (on the left), it's possible that there is a more significant nerve injury. You should follow-up with your surgeon to seek their assessment and advice on your recovery.
Best,Dr. Tower

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